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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,056.76, 12,088.60 and 4,361.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,056.76, 12,088.60 and 4,361.63 is: 6,544.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,056.76 : 12,088.60 = 4,361.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,056.76/12,088.60 = 4,361.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,056.76x = 12,088.60 × 4,361.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,056.76x = 52,725,929.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,725,929.07/8,056.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,544.31

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